“It sounds like the band are literally rolling over, sticking their arse in the air and begging Radio 1 to f--- them”

Johnny Borrell on The Kooks’ debut album

Showcasing the same elegant command of the English language that saw him rhyme “America” with “America” four times in the chorus for Razorlight’s biggest hit, Borrell expressed his sweary distaste for Brighton indie act The Kooks at time when the respective bands were chart rivals.